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Lawmaker donates laptops, others to 4,274 students in Kano

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Abubakar Bichi

 

Rep. Abubakar Abubakar (APC-Kano), has donated laptop and desktop computers, printers, textbooks, and school bags to 4,274 secondary school students in his constituency.

 

Abubakar, representing Bichi Federal Constituency of the state, presented the items to the beneficiaries on Wednesday in Bichi.

 

He said that the gesture aimed at complementing government efforts in providing basic educational materials to schools in the state.

 

The lawmaker added that the gesture would further enhance the quality of teaching and learning in schools, noting that it would also make education affordable.

 

“We want to assist our children to have the basic learning materials to excel in their academic pursuits.

 

“I gave this assignment to members of the education committee of our constituency, and they came up with accurate statistics on the number of students and schools we have.

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“So, today we are presenting 15,511 textbooks and notebooks, 550 laptop and desktop computers, printers and 4,274 school bags to the beneficiaries

 

“This is to ensure that every child in this constituency goes to school with the necessary learning materials,” he said.

 

Abubakar disclosed that he had built and furnished 200 blocks classrooms in 11 schools in the constituency, adding that plans were underway to give scholarship to graduates in the constituency who wish to further their education abroad.

 

‘’As you all know, we have students who are currently benefitting from our scholarship scheme within the country, we intend to expand it and send some graduates outside Nigeria to further their studies.

 

“To address the paucity of teachers in our public schools, I will engage 150 graduates in addition to the existing 106, to support the few teachers employed by the state government,’’he said.

 

Abubakar advised parents in the constituency to prioritise the education of their children, adding that such move would enable them become useful to themselves and the society in general.

 

Receiving the items on behalf of the students, Chairman of Bichi Local Government Area, Prof. Yusuf Sabo, thanked the lawmaker for the gesture, adding that the huge donation was first of its kind in the history of the council.

 

Earlier, Alhaji Lawan Shehu, member representing Bichi constituency in the Kano State House Assembly, described the gesture as a giant stride aimed at investing in the future of the younger generation within the constituency.

 

In a remark, Murtala Namowa, the Coordinator of the Education Committee of the constituency, called on other government officials, spirited individuals and groups in the constituency to emulate the lawmaker toward bettering the lots of the constituents.

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Kano State Hosts 8th Annual Audit Forum to Enhance Transparency and Accountability

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The 8th Annual Audit Forum, organized by the Office of the Auditor General of Kano State, was held recently, focusing on strengthening transparency and accountability in public financial management. .

Isma’ila Musa, the Auditor General of Kano State, welcomed the participants and highlighted the constitutional and legal mandates that guide the auditing process. “Sections 125(2) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) and 36(i) of the Kano State Audit Law, 2021 (as amended) mandate the Office of the Auditor General to audit the accounts and financial statements of the State Government and all Offices and Courts,” he stated.

Musa expressed immense gratitude to His Excellency, Engineer Abba Kabir Yusuf, the Governor of Kano State, for his support in making the event possible. “It is very important to note that a strengthened fiscal transparency will help build trust in governance,” he emphasized. He added that the Audit Forum is a reform intended to reduce opportunities for corruption and abuse of public resources, thereby increasing the efficiency of public expenditures.

The Auditor General also acknowledged the contributions of various officials, including the Hon. Commissioner Ministry of Planning and Budget, the Accountant General, the Executive Chairman of Kano Internal Revenue Services, and former Auditors General, among others. “My sincere appreciation to all the invitees here present for honoring our invitation. I wish us a successful 8th Kano State Annual Audit Forum,” Musa concluded.

In his remarks, the Chairman of the House Committee on Public Accounts, Honorable Tukur Fagge, praised the exercise for its potential to enhance resource management and ensure the success of the tasks at hand. “This exercise will enhance resources management and will realize the success of the task,” Fagge stated.

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Sarkin Shanon Kano, Shehu Muhammad Dankadai, who served as the royal father of the day, also graced the event, adding to the significance of the occasion.

The forum underscored the commitment of the Kano State Government to upholding transparency and accountability, reflecting the administration’s dedication to effective and efficient service delivery.

 

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Breaking: Former Secretary of Federal Electoral Commission, FEDECO, Ahmadu Kurfi Passes On at 93

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November 21, 2024

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Late Alhaji Ahmadu Kurfi

 

A former secretary of the Federal Electoral Commission, Alhaji Ahmadu Kurfi, has passed away.

A family source, Jafar Yakubu, informed NIGERIAN TRACKER about the death of the pioneer secretary of the Federal Electoral Commission, who supervised the 1979 general election.

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Jafar Yakubu said Alhaji Ahmadu Kurfi died at the age of 93 and his Janaza funeral prayers will take place by 2:30 PM at Kurfi in KATSINA state .

 

Dr. Amadu Kurfi, OFR, was born in 1931. He was a former chairman of the then Marketing Board, former Federal Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Defence, and the first person to acquire a BSc degree in the whole of Katsina State, at University College London in 1957.

 

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President Tinubu Sacks UNIZIK Vice-Chancellor, Registrar

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November 20, 2024

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The governing council of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University has been dissolved by President Bola Tinubu.

The president dissolved the council and approved the removal of the institution’s vice-chancellor Bernard Odoh and the university registrar, Rosemary Nwokike.

A statement by Bayo Onanuga, the special adviser to the president on information and strategy said the action by Tinubu follows allegations of procedural violations in the appointment of the Vice-Chancellor.

He also said that the council led by Greg Ozumba Mbadiwe and including five other members—Hafiz Oladejo, Augustine Onyedebelu, Engr. Amioleran Osahon, and Rtd. Gen. Funsho Oyeneyin was accused of bypassing due process to appoint an unqualified candidate, prompting federal intervention.

Onanuga said, “The sacking of the governing council and officials followed reports that the council illegally appointed an unqualified vice-chancellor without following due process.

He added that following the controversial appointment, the Federal Government stepped in to address the rivalry between the university’s Senate and the governing council of the institution.

“The government expressed concern over the council’s apparent disregard for the university’s governing laws in its selection process”, Onanuga added.

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